Surya Sabhapathy, MD
Education and training
- University of Michigan Medical School (Doctor of Medicine )
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Surya Sabhapathy, MD
Dr. Surya Sabhapathy, MD, MPH (they/them) is a board-certified adult psychiatrist based in Chicago, IL. They earned their medical degree and Master of Public Health from the University of Michigan before completing psychiatry residency at the University of Illinois – Chicago, where they later joined the faculty as an attending psychiatrist. At UIC, Dr. Sabhapathy directed the Gender and Sexuality Clinic, offering LGBTQ+ affirming care with a focus on supporting transgender, nonbinary, and gender-expansive individuals. They have experience treating PTSD, mood disorders, co-morbid medical conditions, and reproductive/perinatal mental health concerns, and have contributed to the National Curriculum on Reproductive Psychiatry.
Dr. Sabhapathy values open communication and shared decision-making, creating a space that is warm, nonjudgmental, and supportive. They encourage positive lifestyle changes and emphasize whole-person wellness, often incorporating nature, creativity, and artistic expression as part of mental health care.
They collaborate with patients to develop individualized treatment plans that may include medication management and supportive therapy. When needed, they recommend additional resources such as ongoing medical care, physical or occupational therapy, or specialized psychotherapy to ensure comprehensive support.

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